Table 3.
Postoperative pancreatic fistula in the two groups
| SSA group (n = 61) | Control group (n = 62) | Absolute difference (95% CI) | P* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total POPF (n, %) | 2 (3.3) | 9 (14.5) | 11.2 (1.4–21.1) | 0.029 |
| POPF grade (ISGPF) | ||||
| Grade A | 2 (3.3) | 6 (9.7) | 6.4 (− 2.2–15.0) | 0.283 |
| Grade B | 0 (0) | 3 (4.8) | 4.8 (− 0.5–10.2) | 0.248 |
| Grade C | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0.0 (0.0–0.0) | NA |
NA not applicable, CI confidence interval, POPF postoperative pancreatic fistula, ISGPF International Study Group of Pancreatic Fistula
*Chi-squared test